Performing "Lover Man" with Bernard Fowler on vocals. Peter King - sax Brian Lemon - piano Gerard Presencer - trumpet David Green - bass Taped on "The Dennis Miller Show" in Los Angeles in early 1992.
I met him socially and I chatted with him. He is absolutely real, no pretentions whatsoever. He brings meaning to the expression, "What you see is what you get." An utter gentleman.
Apparently, when saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith asked him in 1962 what he was up to, he replied that he was playing in a blues band till something better came along!
@@lisica8458 Well maybe, but Charlie always said (past tense ouch) that playing Jazz, Rock & Roll, Blues, funk etc is essentially the 'same thing!'. That it's the same feeling for playing, just a different format. Words to that effect anyway. I think Darryl Jones has the same appreciation as that. So does Bernard Fowler come to that. Superb singing in different genres.
My dear Charlie .... Being a Jazz fan, you had to leave this world, to know that you existed in this wonderful style .... Wherever you want you to be, I beg you to forgive me for my ignorant state ... _ :(
Came here straight after reading this sad news just now... what a cool guy and amazing musician. I was lucky to see him and the Stones live once in Vienna. RIP
A Rock & Roll drummer with the soft Jazz licks that just worked so efficiently with The Stones. And a true gentleman. RIP. The old guard is changing, and we will never see their like again.
It’s so funny that while playing this music, Charlie looks like he’s having so much fun. Whereas in RS he seems so lethargic and “working”. I GET it, but I’ve never seen this footage. I’m glad Charlie played drums in one of the greatest rock bands, all the while allowing him to fulfill his jazz aspirations and just have fun!!! RIP Mr. Watts!! ❤️
Just look and enjoy his smile as he plays the music that was in his heart. That is the smile of true love! We WILL miss you Charlie, but you'll ALWAYS be in our hearts.
No conocía su faceta de Jazz qué al parecer sentía muy profundo. Siempre me resultó muy simpático y especial este hombre serio en su batería cuando tocaba con los Rollings, se ha ido un buen profesional, genial artista y seguro que mejor persona D.E.P.
Jazz was Charlie's first love and if it had been more mainstream than Rock'n' Roll he would have had a successful career as a Jazz drummer for 50+ years. It's very relaxing and one of the best things to come from New Orleans
I’ve read differing opinions about the musical prowess of CW - from people who are certainly better qualified to comment than tone-deaf me. What I celebrate is the man himself: how he behaved: how he grew the love of his family and friends. When I die, I hope that my circle will feel something the same about me.
I didn´t know that Charlie Watts was a great jazz-drummer!!! I´m born 1958 and has been listening to the "Stones" since 1965........For me he was allways the drumplaying guy in the background who nobody cares about. The bands front figure Mike Jagger and Keith Richards was what people want to see,but now ...R.I.P Charlie Watts and dont´t forget Brian Jones who was one of the founder that make this band the greatest ever!
Charlie's facial expression is different when he plays Jazz. You see the feeling of ecstasy and happiness on her face when he is playing the music he loves. Something that doesn't happen when he's at the Stones where he gets a cold and indifferent expression, with no pleasure.
20 years ago and he asked Charlie the stones done hell no its 2014 and they still are touring and that's how you get the title worlds greatest rock and roll band .
I like to think that Charlie is on the kit behind Billie Holiday, Fontella Bass, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse... such great shows to look forward to...
I'm not much of a Rolling Stones fan... as a matter of fact, I only really love two of their songs (Beast of Burden and Waiting on a Friend). I've become a big fan of Charlie Watts though, may he rest in peace.
Bernard Fowler has just the right voice! Great track. Thanks for posting. The interview is a bit awkward Miller is not the right person to interview Charlie, who looks like he'd rather be somewhere else.
You're welcome. I agree, Miller definitely kept the interview on the shallow and lighthearted side, missing a great opportunity to talk musical history with Mr. Watts. OTOH, not sure if Letterman, Leno or Carson would have fared any better.
